
A One to Many approach is where HMRC sends one standard message to many customers. The aim is to influence customers’ behaviour, so they are more likely to comply with their tax obligations. A One to Many approach is not a compliance check, but a nudge letter should never be ignored !
If there is a problem, the onus is on the taxpayer to make the required tax return amendments or, where necessary, make a disclosure. If you have found a mistake in your filings to HMRC, disclosing the error or omission before HMRC send a nudge letter or open an enquiry will lead to the most favourable outcome for you.
The nudge letters issued to date have covered a wide range of topics including:
- Overseas income and gains
- Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
- Research and Development
- Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)
- Capital Gains Tax (CGT on property disposals)
- Disposal of unlisted shares